Changes ARE being made to the original star wars for the dvd release *pic*

That top image is, supposedly, an actual shot of Ian McDiarmid as Emperor Palpatine, newly inserted into The Empire Strikes Back in place of the original actor (bottom image). This pic has been circulating around the Net for a few days now. The split screen comparison you see here was created by someone on one of the Star Wars fan boards (click here for the original post of the image, along with endless fan debate). But the image at the top (at least the actual face shot of McDiarmid) reportedly leaked from someone involved with the production. We had pretty much dismissed it... BUT. The interesting thing is, we've shown this image to insiders we know have seen the real work (three separate sources now), and they've independently confirmed that the scene HAS changed and that the top image (of McDiarmid in make-up) is authentic. One other scene we've heard is being revamped is the CGI Jabba scene from A New Hope. Look for the digital Jabba to be replaced by a much better looking CG version (likely based on the Episode I digital model of the character).

Tell you what... if this pans out, I don't mind either of these changes. Better still, I'd eat a whole freakin' herd of Bantha if Lucas would just restore the Han/Greedo scene in A New Hope so that Han shoots first again. Anyone care to join me? Cross your fingers, folks... and fire up the barbecue pit.

By the way, we've also been told by sources that the list of Trilogy 4th disc DVD extras circulated by FYE, Best Buy and other online retailers recently (and reported here by The Bits) is "not entirely correct". Like that original prototype DVD packaging from a few weeks ago, it looks like this WAS an early spec list for the disc, but it's not the final one. Hopefully, we'll get official details in the coming weeks.

Lucas is changing it because he can. He had a vision in his mind of what things were supposed to look like and now that he can achieve that vision he's making the changes to his movies...and people will still buy them even if they complain about it.

Lucas is changing it because he can. He had a vision in his mind of what things were supposed to look like and now that he can achieve that vision he's making the changes to his movies...and people will still buy them even if they complain about it.

Why do star wars nerds always get bent out of shape, when Lucas changes the original movies? Isn't it obvious that the originals aren't the way that HE wanted them?

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Bullshit. He re-released them with all the extra footage to try and make more money.

How do I know? I'm glad you asked.

I was watchin some old Star Wars behind the scenes special, and they said that the only scene George Lucas wasn't happy with was the Cantina scene because he thought the aliens, music, etc. was cheesy.

Go back and watch the special edition of Star Wars. That's the only part of the movie he DIDN'T change.

Bullshit. He re-released them with all the extra footage to try and make more money.

How do I know? I'm glad you asked.

I was watchin some old Star Wars behind the scenes special, and they said that the only scene George Lucas wasn't happy with was the Cantina scene because he thought the aliens, music, etc. was cheesy.

Go back and watch the special edition of Star Wars. That's the only part of the movie he DIDN'T change.

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Kiddies: here is an example of a hardcore star wars nerd getting bent out of shape.

[there is no force..........it's just a movie.........]

Serious reply: If that is in fact the truth, good for Lucas. I think that it is great that this guy's makes so much money. Isn't that what the american dream? Make ton's of Money. Lucas had a great product that Millions of people want.

Bullshit. He re-released them with all the extra footage to try and make more money.

How do I know? I'm glad you asked.

I was watchin some old Star Wars behind the scenes special, and they said that the only scene George Lucas wasn't happy with was the Cantina scene because he thought the aliens, music, etc. was cheesy.

Go back and watch the special edition of Star Wars. That's the only part of the movie he DIDN'T change.

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I might be wrong but I believe he wasn't happy with the cantina scene because they had to rush to get it done in time. He was disappointed with other things but couldn't get the effect he wanted due to lack of technology. Why else would they have filmed the Jabba scene in ANH when Lucas knew that Jabba wasn't supposed to be a man in a fur coat?

It's his movie to perfect or milk, however you see it. If the SW crowd wasn't always buying up SW crap there wouldn't be a market for this and it wouldn't be done. Blame the SW freaks. Supply & demand.
I do wish that Han fired first in the re-release. It just made the charactor a little rougher, which was good. His charactor made those original movies, and that's what's missing from these new one's. Can't replace Harrison Ford & Han. Not to mention anyone missing a 2' shot due to a Max Headroom head twitch is ridiculous. Other than that I liked the changes. He was able to add to the environment in most cases. Of course, he also seemed to add some kind of Ewok BS where ever he could, but so be it.